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State-Funded HRT Scheme Faces Pushback
The rollout of Ireland’s state-funded hormone replacement therapy (HRT) scheme has come under scrutiny, with many pharmacists raising concerns about operational challenges and their role in the initiative.
Read more on Clarity’s blog
AI-Driven Drug Discovery in Northern Ireland
A biotech start-up based in Northern Ireland is leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionise drug discovery. The company aims to significantly reduce the time required to develop life-saving therapies.
Full article via News Letter
Ongoing Strain on Irish Healthcare System
The Irish Examiner outlines deepening strains within Ireland’s healthcare services, including mounting pressure on staff, delays in service delivery, and ongoing capacity issues.
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Guide to Smartcards and SCR Access
Our latest guide breaks down how UK locum pharmacists can navigate the Smartcard and Summary Care Record (SCR) systems efficiently, covering common issues and tips for setup.
Read the guide on Clarity’s blog
Warnings Over Weight Loss Drug Advertising
Regulators in the UK have issued official warnings regarding the unauthorised advertising of prescription-only weight loss medications. Authorities are clamping down on unsafe online promotions.
More details from The Pharmaceutical Journal
RSV Vaccination Pilot in Community Pharmacies
A pilot programme involving over 200 UK pharmacies has launched, offering RSV vaccinations as part of efforts to expand public access to immunisations.
Coverage via Pharmacy Business
Clarity Locums at the All-Ireland Nursing Fair
We’re thrilled to be attending the All-Ireland Nursing Fair. Meet our team, discover the latest locum opportunities, and learn how we support nurses and HCAs across the country.
Event information on our blog
Laois Nursing Home Announces Sudden Closure
A long-standing nursing home in County Laois has announced a shock closure, raising concerns about patient care, staff displacement, and the broader stability of residential care services.
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Call for Action to Retain Irish Nursing Talent
An opinion piece published in the Irish Examiner highlights persistent issues around nurse retention, emphasising the need for more than rhetoric to resolve the workforce crisis.
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HRT Scheme Also Raises Concerns Among GPs
General practitioners have echoed pharmacists' concerns regarding the HRT scheme, citing issues related to implementation, clarity around prescribing, and communication with patients.
Clarity blog coverage
Mental Health Crisis Care at Risk
A leading psychiatrist has warned that shifting mental health care into the community could leave emergency patients without adequate crisis intervention, highlighting a gap in proposed reforms.
Full article via Irish Medical Times
GP Challenges: Commentary on Systemic Strain
A recent opinion piece critiques how GPs in Ireland are being stretched by resource gaps and rising patient demands, calling for comprehensive support and reform.
Read the Irish Examiner commentary
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